The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for major depressive disorder but denied special monthly compensation based on total disability due to individual unemployability solely as a result of the condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate the level of impairment required for a 50 percent rating, but no higher, given the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms. The evidence does not support a finding that he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation solely as a result of his major depressive disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106460
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